Does anyone believe we should revisit the death penalty?

I believe that for the most horrific crime of child rape and murder ..it is the only punishment appropriate.

These 'evils' are let back into communities knowing full well they intend to offend asap.

The law affords them far more rights than it does the innocents in our society who are the victims of these vile creatures..

I know all the arguements of how 'death is so final' and 'proven innocent after they are dead'.. these veiws will surface..

Like it or not..death is sometimes the only punishment appropriate for those who choose to destroy the lives of innocents and yet dont learn from a mistake only looking for more victims.

Yes I agree Ozgirl that the death penalty should be applied in certain cases of rape and or murder. It should not be handed out without proper consideration for the particular case and circumstances though or if the evidence of guilt has been a bit lacking.

By not having the death penalty you are saying to somebody who may be inclined to commit murder. Well you can go ahead and commit murder and your life will be protected. Why should these people be able to make some sort of life for themselves in prison, reading books, watching television having some contact with their outside family or loved ones . Their victim can never do that again.

They may also get to see their grandchildren someday (if they have children) which is
Something their victims family can never do.

The only thing that may be a problem though is someone who commits rape against a child may actually rationalize that they might as well kill the child as well if they are going to get the death penalty if caught anyway. Maybe the death penalty should only be applied to murder.

Hi OZGIRL, you have picked a very good topic to discuss.

You are right to say that our judicial system is inadequate.
It’s tragic that a nation is so inadequate at dealing with crimes and security issues that it would have to resort to capital punishment- the most primitive, immoral and barbaric ‘solution’ anyone could think of.

I also think that it glorifies violence and is unnecessary.
It is not logical to fight violence with violence to show people how wrong violence is.

I agree with Sharkfin that "someone who commits rape against a child may actually rationalize that they might as well kill the child as well if they are going to get the death penalty if caught anyway."
But I obviously don't agree that "the death penalty should only be applied to murder."
I would like to see capital punishment disappear globally.

Don't forget that even if there are no surviving victims, any witnesses may also be in much danger.

There are more reasons why I am against the death penalty, but I may discuss these later.

The best thing in my view is to work towards an improved judicial system, not towards reinstalling the death penalty.

Celivia hi..

I think ,as I said, that the system has let innocent babies and children down, when the rights of peadophiles take precedence over the rights of children.

I dont know if a couple of years back now you saw that very obviously mentally disturbed man put back into a neighborhood that repelled and hated him..

He had no remorse about what he'd done and intended to feoffend..
So if he'd served his time and was still a danger to the most defenceless in our society..what then?

I believe in some pples mind they would feel compelled to take the law into their own hands..

I dont normally believe in the death penalty either Celivia..it is most extreme...and yes it is in some pples mind barbaric and violent..but I think its understood that barbaric ,cruel ,dangerous ,and life destroying are the very words the onlt terms one could use to describe these vile pple.

The punishment should fit the crime and in our judicial system does not fit this particular crime.

I beleive the death penalty for drug traffiking is way out of kilter..but this is the most extreme crime in any society.
Your point is well made and well considered.

Once a life sentence meant exactly that, now it means maybe ten years but the criminal can get parole after four years or so. And that four years is not the most comfortable but neither is the most uncomfortable.
Paedophiles if proven should be castrated . No appeal. If that person reoffends, then finish him off or lock him up until he is very old. He will then become simply a drain on the tax payer and be of no use to the society he offended against.
Drug smugglers and dealers deal in death for profit. Their main victims are our youth who will be robbed of their future. Take away the dealers future to save more of our young.
It is so simple.

Yes Mickjo I guess castration would be a good option as well..I think theres a case of guy here years ago who was castrated..but is it legal and is it an option...if it is why I wonder is it not being applied as a first line of defense?

Drug trafficking is bad but not nearly as bad as child rape and murder..

For one the majority of suppliers sell to young adults who do have some degree of control over their own fate in that they choose to purchase the drug or not..not saying that they have the wisdom and experience that a mature adult does but they have the advantage of being physically strong and able to simply walk away from danger.

Children and babies do not..its that simple.The creeps who prey on these vulnerable, innocent children deserve no 2nd chance.